The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv, led by Philippine Ambassador to Israel Aileen Mendiola, holds a flag-raising ceremony to commemorate the country’s 128th Independence Day celebration on June 12, 2026. Mendiola told The Manila Times that the celebration was held a day earlier due to the city’s Pride Parade, which is expected to cause road closures across Tel Aviv. <br /><br />PHOTOS AND VIDEOS BY ALLEN LIMOS <br /><br />For more news and information, read The Manila Times on print, subscribe to its digital edition or log on to www.manilatimes.net. <br /><br />Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn; and be part of our communities on Viber, Telegram, WhatsApp and Mastodon. <br /><br />Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day. Remember to stay safe, stay informed, and stay connected. <br /><br />Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital <br /><br />Check out our Podcasts: <br />Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify <br />Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts <br />Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic <br />Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer <br />Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein <br />
